ElderGrade
A

87/100

Excellent

Madison Valley Manor

211 N Main St, Ennis, MT 59729

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 2 in Madison County (406) 682-7271
Certified beds
32
Occupancy
51%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 61%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

30/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 8.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 3.03 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 61% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 6.58 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 3.03 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 6.33 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 61.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 14 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 20, 2026 (3 months ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

F May 8, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 8, 2025 F0908

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 8, 2025 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2025 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2025 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2025 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2025 F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
FORSYTHE, JAYNE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
VAUGHN, DARCEL Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HART, JAMES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NYE, RONALD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SCHULZ, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Madison Valley Manor

What is the ElderGrade for Madison Valley Manor? +

Madison Valley Manor holds an ElderGrade of A (87 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Madison Valley Manor? +

Residents receive an average of 6.58 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Madison Valley Manor been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 14 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Madison Valley Manor accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Madison Valley Manor is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.